The therapist will provide individualized therapy to students during the school day to address emotional, behavioral, and academic needs while managing a clinical caseload according to agency guidelines. Key duties include developing treatment plans, collaborating with staff and families, responding to crises, and conducting clinical assessments using evidence-based interventions.
As centerstone continues to grow and expand school‑based services to meet the mental health needs of students, we are excited to introduce this new school based therapist opportunity!
💰 sign-On / Retention bonus
This position may include a travel stipend when supporting rural school districts while commuting from outside the local community. Eligibility and amount vary based on distance and schedule.
Are you passionate about supporting students’ mental health and helping them succeed both inside and outside the classroom? Join Centerstone as a School Based Therapist, where you’ll deliver evidence‑based mental health services directly within local school settings.
In this role, you’ll assess, diagnose, and treat students while working closely with families, school staff, and community partners. You’ll help students build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and overcome barriers to academic success—while continuing to grow your clinical skills with strong organizational support.
This is an excellent opportunity for both early‑career and experienced clinicians seeking meaningful community impact, competitive compensation, and professional development.
Illinois notice as part of our talent review process, we may utilize technology that helps organize applicant information. This includes ai‑assisted tools that support our team by reviewing and sorting resumes in relation to the experience and qualifications connected to each role. These tools assist our recruiters, but all hiring decisions continue to involve human review and judgment.
We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in a relevant field such as Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling, along with current or pending licensure in Illinois as an LPC, LSW, LCPC, or LCSW. A willingness to provide telehealth services is also required.
Market context
In Illinois, school-based therapist roles are typically driven by ongoing student mental health and support needs in district settings. This role can be competitive because it requires a relevant master’s degree, Illinois licensure or licensure-in-progress, and willingness to provide telehealth services. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and telehealth readiness before applying.